Department Profile & Strategic Mandate
The Information Technology Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan, serves as the apex public authority tasked with creating a robust, modern digital ecosystem across all 10 districts.
Our Vision
A digitally inclusive society leveraging ICT for sustainable socio-economic growth.
Our Mission
Deploying paperless e-office workflows, high-speed fiber, and youth skill incubators.
Evolution of IT in GB
Formation of IT Directorate
Initial government computerization framework.
Digital GB Policy Enacted
Master plan for digital land cadastre & IT incubators.
Cloud E-Gov & Freelance Hubs
12+ live platforms & 10 solar powered freelance hubs.
Leadership Messages
Official statements driving digital transformation, administrative modernization, and youth tech empowerment across Gilgit-Baltistan.
CHIEF MINISTER
Haji Gulbar Khan
"Technology is the ultimate catalyst for youth empowerment, economic self-reliance, and transparent governance across Gilgit-Baltistan. Our government is committed to bridging the digital divide and funding tech entrepreneurs."
IT MINISTER
Suraiya Zaman
"Our mission is to cultivate a thriving innovation ecosystem, equipping local talent with cutting-edge digital skills and expanding gigabit infrastructure across every district through freelance hubs and NUST bootcamps."
CHIEF SECRETARY
Abrar Ahmad Mirza
"Automating state workflows through paperless e-office systems ensures swift service delivery, strict administrative accountability, and data-driven public governance across all secretariats and government offices."
Dr. Faisal Iqbal
"Engineering Resilient Cloud Infrastructure & Public E-Governance"
"We are engineering resilient 24/7 cloud infrastructure, digital land cadastres, automated zakat portals, and gigabit freelance hubs across Gilgit-Baltistan. Our technical directorate maintains 99.9% uptime across all state data centers, delivering modern, accessible public services to every citizen."
Departmental Hierarchy & Organogram
A structured overview of administrative leadership and 4 specialized technical wings overseeing regional IT operations.
Minister for IT
Secretary IT
Director General IT
Software & Architecture
Full-stack development & code audits.
Network & Telecom
Fiber backbones & Starlink WAN.
E-Gov & Data Center
Cloud hosting & 256-bit SSL security.
PMU & Capacity Building
Incubators & CM Soft Loans.
Flagship Initiatives & Projects
Delivering transparent, accessible, and automated public governance platforms across Gilgit-Baltistan.
Digital Land Cadastre
GIS-based digital land records, automated property verification, and mining leases.
Zakat Automation
Biometric beneficiary verification with NADRA and automated cash disbursements.
Freelance Hubs
Gigabit fiber co-working spaces with 100% solar backup in Gilgit, Skardu & Hunza.
Youth Tech Bootcamps
Fully funded NUST 6-month intensive diplomas in AI, MERN & Cloud DevOps.
Active Procurements & Tenders
Procurement of Server Infrastructure & Enterprise SAN Storage
Supply, installation, and commissioning of high-density rack servers and 100TB SAN for Gilgit Data Center.
Development of Mobile E-Citizen App & Digital License Portal
Cross-platform mobile app development with NADRA biometric identity integration.
Official Policies, Acts & Forms
Access state digital frameworks, statutory acts, and official citizen application forms.
Digital GB Master Policy 2026
Statutory Framework for regional E-Governance & Telecom Right-of-Way.
Cyber Security Framework
Mandatory security guidelines for state cloud data storage.
CM Soft Tech Loan Form
Official application format for tech freelancers seeking seed capital grants.
Technical Directorate & Leadership
Meet the software architects, network engineers, and project officers driving digital Gilgit-Baltistan.
Engr. Jibran Ali
Heading software architecture & datacenters.
Ext: 105
Muhammad Raza
Lead architect for Cadastre & E-Office.
Ext: 201
Saira Shah
Managing optical fiber & satellite WAN.
Ext: 202
Hassan Ali
Supervising incubators & bootcamps.
Ext: 204Secretariat Location & Citizen Support
Connect directly with the Information Technology Department Secretariat in Jutial Gilgit for official queries, technical support, or project partnerships.